Gino Cafarelli is a multifaceted individual, exceling in various creative pursuits. Born and raised in Queens, New York, he has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an actor, filmmaker, and author.
His recent endeavors include appearances in the horror hits "TERRIFIER" and "TERRIFIER 2", as well as the Emmy-nominated Hulu series "PAM & TOMMY" and a recurring role in the second season of "GODFATHER OF HARLEM". He has also appeared in films such as "CAPONE" alongside Tom Hardy, HBO's "BAD EDUCATION" with Hugh Jackman, and Martin Scorsese's "THE IRISHMAN".
Gino's career in film began when he posted his first reel to YouTube in 2008, which caught the attention of writer Robert Siegel, who subsequently offered him a supporting role in the Oscar-nominated film "BIG FAN". The film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim, earning Gino a Gotham Award and Independent Spirit Award nomination.
Gino re-teamed with Robert Siegel on the film "CRUISE", which was inspired by the short story "Franny Lew", written and directed by Gino himself. He had a supporting role in the film and served as executive producer.
In addition to his film work, Gino has made appearances on various television shows, including CBS's "THE EQUALIZER", "Blue Bloods", "Ray Donovan", "Happy", "Blindspot", "Boardwalk Empire", "Nurse Jackie", "Dexter", and "Castle".
Gino has also ventured into directing and producing, helming the short film "BRICKLAYER'S POET", which won the audience award at "VISIONFEST". He has also directed and produced other projects, including the independent crime film "JERSEY BRED", which is set for release in 2023.
Furthermore, Gino is developing and writing screenplays, and is currently shopping an independent TV series he created and wrote. He has also recently released his first children's book, "Athena Visits The Marina", which is available in bookstores now.
With a diverse range of projects under his belt, Gino Cafarelli continues to be a creative force to be reckoned with, pushing boundaries and exploring new mediums in the entertainment industry.
